1 December 2022 – Thursday
Advent Weekday
First Reading: Isaiah 26: 1-6
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 118: 1 and 8-9, 19-21, 25-27a
Alleluia: Isaiah 55: 6
Gospel: Matthew 7: 21, 24-27
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 118: 1 and 8-9, 19-21, 25-27a
Alleluia: Isaiah 55: 6
Gospel: Matthew 7: 21, 24-27
2 December 2022 – Friday
Advent Weekday
3 December 2022 – Saturday
Francis Xavier, Priest, Missionary Obligatory Memorial
First Reading: Isaiah 30: 19-21, 23-26
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 147: 1-2, 3-4, 5-6
Alleluia: Isaiah 33: 22
Gospel: Matthew 9: 35 – 10: 1, 5a, 6-8
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 147: 1-2, 3-4, 5-6
Alleluia: Isaiah 33: 22
Gospel: Matthew 9: 35 – 10: 1, 5a, 6-8
4 December 2022 – Sunday
SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT
First Reading: Isaiah 11: 1-10
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 72: 1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17
Second Reading: Romans 15: 4-9
Alleluia: Luke 3: 4, 6
Gospel: Matthew 3: 1-12
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 72: 1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17
Second Reading: Romans 15: 4-9
Alleluia: Luke 3: 4, 6
Gospel: Matthew 3: 1-12
5 December 2022 – Monday
Advent Weekday
First Reading: Isaiah 35: 1-10
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 85: 9ab and 10, 11-12, 13-14
Gospel: Luke 5: 17-26
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 85: 9ab and 10, 11-12, 13-14
Gospel: Luke 5: 17-26
6 December 2022 – Tuesday
Advent Weekday / Nicholas, Bishop
First Reading: Isaiah 40: 1-11
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 96: 1-2, 3 and 10ac, 11-12, 13
Gospel: Matthew 18: 12-14
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 96: 1-2, 3 and 10ac, 11-12, 13
Gospel: Matthew 18: 12-14
7 December 2022 – Wednesday
Ambrose, Bishop, Doctor Obligatory Memorial
First Reading: Isaiah 40: 25-31
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 103: 1-2, 3-4, 8 and 10
Gospel: Matthew 11: 28-30
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 103: 1-2, 3-4, 8 and 10
Gospel: Matthew 11: 28-30
8 December 2022 – Thursday
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF THE Blessed Virgin MARY Solemnity, Holy Day of Obligation
First Reading: Genesis 3: 9-15, 20
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 98: 1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4
Second Reading: Ephesians 1: 3-6, 11-12
Alleluia: Luke 1: 28
Gospel: Luke 1: 26-38
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 98: 1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4
Second Reading: Ephesians 1: 3-6, 11-12
Alleluia: Luke 1: 28
Gospel: Luke 1: 26-38
9 December 2022 – Friday
Advent Weekday / Juan Diego, Hermit
First Reading: Isaiah 48: 17-19
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 1: 1-2, 3, 4 and 6
Gospel: Matthew 11: 16-19
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 1: 1-2, 3, 4 and 6
Gospel: Matthew 11: 16-19
10 December 2022 – Saturday
Advent Weekday
First Reading: Sirach 48: 1-4, 9-11
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 80: 2ac and 3b, 15-16, 18-19
Alleluia: Luke 3: 4, 6
Gospel: Matthew 17: 9a, 10-13
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 80: 2ac and 3b, 15-16, 18-19
Alleluia: Luke 3: 4, 6
Gospel: Matthew 17: 9a, 10-13
11 December 2022 – Sunday
THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT
First Reading: Isaiah 35: 1-6a, 10
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 146: 6-7, 8-9a, 9bc-10
Second Reading: James 5: 7-10
Alleluia: Isaiah 61: 1
Gospel: Matthew 11: 2-11
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 146: 6-7, 8-9a, 9bc-10
Second Reading: James 5: 7-10
Alleluia: Isaiah 61: 1
Gospel: Matthew 11: 2-11
12 December 2022 – Monday
Our Lady of Guadalupe Feast
First Reading: Zechariah 2: 14-17 or Revelation 11: 19a; 12: 1-6a, 10ab
Responsorial Psalm: Judith 13: 18bcde, 19
Gospel: Luke 1: 26-38 or Luke 1: 39-47
Responsorial Psalm: Judith 13: 18bcde, 19
Gospel: Luke 1: 26-38 or Luke 1: 39-47
13 December 2022 – Tuesday
Lucy, Virgin, Martyr Obligatory Memorial
First Reading: Zephaniah 3: 1-2, 9-13
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 34: 2-3, 6-7, 17-18, 19 and 23
Gospel: Matthew 21: 28-32
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 34: 2-3, 6-7, 17-18, 19 and 23
Gospel: Matthew 21: 28-32
14 December 2022 – Wednesday
John of the Cross, Priest, Doctor Obligatory Memorial
First Reading: Isaiah 45: 6c-8, 18, 21c-25
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 85: 9ab and 10, 11-12, 13-14
Alleluia: Isaiah 40: 9-10
Gospel: Luke 7: 18b-23
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 85: 9ab and 10, 11-12, 13-14
Alleluia: Isaiah 40: 9-10
Gospel: Luke 7: 18b-23
15 December 2022 – Thursday
Advent Weekday
First Reading: Isaiah 54: 1-10
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 30: 2 and 4, 5-6, 11-12a and 13b
Alleluia: Luke 3: 4, 6
Gospel: Luke 7: 24-30
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 30: 2 and 4, 5-6, 11-12a and 13b
Alleluia: Luke 3: 4, 6
Gospel: Luke 7: 24-30
16 December 2022 – Friday
Advent Weekday
17 December 2022 – Saturday
Advent Weekday (O Sapientia)
First Reading: Genesis 49: 2, 8-10
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 72: 1-2, 3-4ab, 7-8, 17
Gospel: Matthew 1: 1-17
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 72: 1-2, 3-4ab, 7-8, 17
Gospel: Matthew 1: 1-17
18 December 2022 – Sunday
FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT (O Adonai)
First Reading: Isaiah 7: 10-14
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 24: 1-2, 3-4, 5-6
Second Reading: Romans 1: 1-7
Alleluia: Matthew 1: 23
Gospel: Matthew 1: 18-24
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 24: 1-2, 3-4, 5-6
Second Reading: Romans 1: 1-7
Alleluia: Matthew 1: 23
Gospel: Matthew 1: 18-24
19 December 2022 – Monday
Advent Weekday (O Radix Jesse)
First Reading: Judges 13: 2-7, 24-25a
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 71: 3-4a, 5-6ab, 16-17
Gospel: Luke 1: 5-25
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 71: 3-4a, 5-6ab, 16-17
Gospel: Luke 1: 5-25
20 December 2022 – Tuesday
Advent Weekday (O Clavis David)
21 December 2022 – Wednesday
Advent Weekday (O Oriens) / Peter Canisius, Priest, Doctor
First Reading: Songs 2: 8-14 or Zephaniah 3: 14-18a
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 33: 2-3, 11-12, 20-21
Gospel: Luke 1: 39-45
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 33: 2-3, 11-12, 20-21
Gospel: Luke 1: 39-45
22 December 2022 – Thursday
Advent Weekday (O Rex Gentium)
First Reading: First Samuel 1: 24-28
Responsorial Psalm: First Samuel 2: 1, 4-5, 6-7, 8abcd
Gospel: Luke 1: 46-56
Responsorial Psalm: First Samuel 2: 1, 4-5, 6-7, 8abcd
Gospel: Luke 1: 46-56
23 December 2022 – Friday
Advent Weekday (O Emmanuel) / John of Kanty, Priest
First Reading: Malachi 3: 1-4, 23-24
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 25: 4-5ab, 8-9, 10 and 14
Gospel: Luke 1: 57-66
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 25: 4-5ab, 8-9, 10 and 14
Gospel: Luke 1: 57-66
24 December 2022 – Saturday
Advent Weekday
First Reading: Second Samuel 7: 1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 89: 2-3, 4-5, 27 and 29
Gospel: Luke 1: 67-79
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 89: 2-3, 4-5, 27 and 29
Gospel: Luke 1: 67-79
25 December 2022 – Sunday
THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD Solemnity / Vigil
First Reading: Isaiah 62: 1-5
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 89: 4-5, 16-17, 27, 29
Second Reading: Acts 13: 16-17, 22-25
Gospel: Matthew 1: 1-25
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 89: 4-5, 16-17, 27, 29
Second Reading: Acts 13: 16-17, 22-25
Gospel: Matthew 1: 1-25
25 December 2022 – Sunday
THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD Solemnity / Midnight
First Reading: Isaiah 9: 1-6
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 96: 1-2, 2-3, 11-12, 13
Second Reading: Titus 2: 11-14
Alleluia: Luke 2: 10-11
Gospel: Luke 2: 1-14,
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 96: 1-2, 2-3, 11-12, 13
Second Reading: Titus 2: 11-14
Alleluia: Luke 2: 10-11
Gospel: Luke 2: 1-14,
25 December 2022 – Sunday
THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD Solemnity / Dawn
First Reading: Isaiah 62: 11-12
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 97: 1, 6, 11-12
Second Reading: Titus 3: 4-7
Alleluia: Luke 2: 14
Gospel: Luke 2: 15-20
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 97: 1, 6, 11-12
Second Reading: Titus 3: 4-7
Alleluia: Luke 2: 14
Gospel: Luke 2: 15-20
25 December 2022 – Sunday
THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD Solemnity / Day
First Reading: Isaiah 52: 7-10
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 98: 1, 2-3, 3-4, 5-6
Second Reading: Hebrews 1: 1-6
Gospel: John 1: 1-18
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 98: 1, 2-3, 3-4, 5-6
Second Reading: Hebrews 1: 1-6
Gospel: John 1: 1-18
26 December 2022 – Monday
Stephen, proto Martyr Feast
First Reading: Acts 6: 8-10; 7: 54-59
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 31: 3cd-4, 6 and 8ab, 16bc and 17
Alleluia: Psalms 118: 26a, 27a
Gospel: Matthew 10: 17-22
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 31: 3cd-4, 6 and 8ab, 16bc and 17
Alleluia: Psalms 118: 26a, 27a
Gospel: Matthew 10: 17-22
27 December 2022 – Tuesday
John, Apostle, Evangelist Feast
First Reading: First John 1: 1-4
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 97: 1-2, 5-6, 11-12
Gospel: John 20: 1a and 2-8
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 97: 1-2, 5-6, 11-12
Gospel: John 20: 1a and 2-8
28 December 2022 – Wednesday
Holy Innocents, Martyrs Feast
First Reading: First John 1: 5 – 2: 2
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 124: 2-3, 4-5, 7b-8
Gospel: Matthew 2: 13-18
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 124: 2-3, 4-5, 7b-8
Gospel: Matthew 2: 13-18
29 December 2022 – Thursday
Christmas Weekday / Thomas Becket, Bishop, Martyr
First Reading: First John 2: 3-11
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 96: 1-2a, 2b-3, 5b-6
Alleluia: Luke 2: 32
Gospel: Luke 2: 22-35
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 96: 1-2a, 2b-3, 5b-6
Alleluia: Luke 2: 32
Gospel: Luke 2: 22-35
30 December 2022 – Friday
John, Apostle, Evangelist Feast
First Reading: Sirach 3: 2-6, 12-14 or Colossians 3: 12-21 or Colossians 3: 12-17
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 128: 1-2, 3, 4-5
Alleluia: Colossians 3: 15a, 16a
Gospel: Matthew 2: 13-15, 19-23
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 128: 1-2, 3, 4-5
Alleluia: Colossians 3: 15a, 16a
Gospel: Matthew 2: 13-15, 19-23
31 December 2022 – Saturday
Christmas Weekday / Sylvester I, Pope
First Reading: First John 2: 18-21
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 96: 1-2, 11-12, 13
Alleluia: John 1: 14a, 12a
Gospel: John 1: 1-18
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 96: 1-2, 11-12, 13
Alleluia: John 1: 14a, 12a
Gospel: John 1: 1-18
The readings on this page are taken from the Douay-Rheims Catholic Bible. You can also read the Mass Readings taken from the New Jerusalem Bible, which is used at Mass in most of the English-speaking world. (References, Copyrights).
